The new EU MDR (Medical Device Regulation) changes several aspects of obtaining and then maintaining regulatory approval for medical devices. One of the major changes is the introduction of an identification system, or UDI, for medical devices approved for use in the EU. While the implementation of the new EU MDR has been delayed because … The UDI Requirements of the New EU MDR – What You Need to Know
Some of the Arrotek team headed to Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Country Roscommon recently to enjoy zip lining as part of a team-building event. The event was run by Zipit, who have built 1.6km of treetop zip lining activities in this stunning forest. This includes over 909 metres of zip lines and 92 activities between platforms high up in … Members of the Arrotek Team Enjoy Team Building Zip Lining Event
Coil reinforced polymer tubes have enabled the development of a wide range of minimally invasive medical devices, including catheter solutions. The coil reinforcement increases the flexibility of the device inside the body, preventing the tube from kinking or collapsing. These kink-resistant capabilities make it possible for catheters to access difficult to reach parts of the … Using Coil Reinforced Polymer Tubes with Ultra-Thin Walls to Develop Advanced Catheter Technologies
The COVID-19 emergency has meant adapting to changes in multiple areas of life, and running races are no exception. They have gone virtual, and in one recent event, Arrotek’s Jake O’Regan came out on top, helping to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland in the process. The event was the Grant Thornton Virtual … Arrotek’s Jake O’Regan Wins the Grant Thornton Virtual GT5K Challenge
As with many other companies, the past six months presented new challenges for Arrotek. With the threat of COVID-19 came a responsibility to help protect the health of our staff while also contributing to the national effort to slow the spread of infection. We had to do this while continuing to serve our customers and … Thanking Staff for Their Support and Hard Work During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Investing to deliver for our customers today and into the future has been central to the Arrotek approach from the very beginning. Our latest investment will soon go into full operation – a new cleanroom at our medical device design and manufacturing facility in Sligo. We moved to this new facility in 2019 to provide … Opening of a New Cleanroom in Our Sligo Medical Device Manufacturing Facility
Minimally invasive catheter technologies have been transforming patient treatments, care, and outcomes for decades. With new advances come new challenges and a desire to push the technology further. Today, this means developing catheter solutions capable of transporting new treatments and therapies that require a wider diameter to pass through without any increase in the overall … Pushing the Boundaries of Catheter Wall Thickness to Improve Patient Outcomes
At Arrotek, we constantly seek to improve our capabilities in the design and production of innovative medical device products. Our latest machine investment will enable us to manufacture thin-walled reinforced tubing-based catheters. This means catheters with walls less than 0.1mm thick. The new Rothgreaves 4000 Series Coil Winding Machine is now up and running in … New Machine Investment Enhances Our Capabilities to Manufacture Thin-Walled Catheters
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You have an idea for a new medical device. What do you do now? What are the next steps you should take? Each medical device development project is different, but there are common steps regarded as best practices in the industry. You might have already gone through some of the points below, but this will … Getting Started with Your Idea for a Medical Device
